Other Virginia colleges and universities will be able to use the U.Va.-Wise telenursing curriculum once it’s finished.

“We are so appreciative of Verizon’s support to help us better prepare our nursing students to use telehealth in the effective management of chronic disease, screening for diabetic retinopathy and other health care concerns,” Cathleen Collins, chair of the UVa-Wise Department of Nursing, said in a statement. “This will greatly benefit the health outcomes of our citizens.”